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Br�tal Legend just got even more exciting: the game's multiplayer mode will be …

Action games often have multiplayer modes that feel like are were—at best—tacked-on as an afterthought. These multiplayer games often rely on Capture the Flag and deathmatches; if done right, playing online can be fun, even if the play is unremarkable. However, details have been revealed about Br�tal Legend's multiplayer mode, which sounds like it's going to be much more innovative and enjoyable than expected.

Accordingto previews, Tim Schafer's new rock-action title will allow up to four players to battle online in an RTS format. Players will start out with bases (in the form of demonic stages) and will need to capture and control resource fountains; resources are presented as rock fans whom you'll want to keep under your control. Each player will have unique units and spells to pit against each other, and they also have the ability to switch between a commander and an avatar on the fly.

Players can roam the battlefield with their avatar, playing the role of a near-invincible battlemage that is apparently able to blast enemy units on the fly. You can switch to a top-down commander viewpoint with the flick of a thumbstick and fly over the battlefield with the ability to command/upgrade your units via a radial menu. Commands are set to be simple, utilizing basic controller buttons with the menu.

Overall, Br�tal Legend's multiplayer sounds like it's going to be a mix of styles between the game's single-player campaign and Halo Wars solid RTS gameplay. Once again, new details about the game have us all excited here at Ars, and we can't wait to see the game in action.